Not sure if this was public yet or not, but Bennett confirms that the three players here - Murauskas, Innocenti, and Shaw - are team captains, as voted on by players

"I think it'll translate to any league." Bennett feels confident that his emphasis on defense, rebounding will be a winning formula moving up from WCC to Big 12

"He's a winner" Emmanuel Innocenti on coming to play *for* Bennett after playing against him at Gonzaga

Dillan Shaw says the team aims to have a defensive mentality under Randy Bennett

Paulis Murauskas emphasizes his close relationship with Randy Bennett as the reason for him coming to Arizona State

"It's not that different" - Randy Bennett feels that the only real difference in terms of challenges coaching at St Mary's vs Arizona State is the NIL factor

Sun Devil men's hoops up now Randy Bennett, Paulius Murauskas, Emmanuel Innocenti, and Dillan Shaw now speaking

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When asked about eligibility rules regarding basketball players that played professionally overseas, Yormark and head of basketball Bryan Thornton offer vague answers but ultimately say they'll defer to NCAA guidelines on enrollment status

Yormark cracked a huge smile when asked about significance of BYU's recent upset over Notre Dame

"Tentpole events for our league matter" Yormark in response to a question about potential phasing out of conference title games/tournaments with CFP expansion

Yormark says the goal is to have double digit tournament teams in both men's and women's basketball. And, of course, a national championship on both sides

"The Big 12 remains the second-best basketball league in the nation... behind only the NBA" Yormark with an all-timer

Yormark highlights high amounts of ranked Big 12 teams across football, volleyball, and cross country

"I remain bullish on our international aspirations" Sounds like Yormark plans on having more football games abroad

Yormark once again pledges support for the Protect College Sports Act, which he says "puts student athletes first." Highlights tournament expansion and age-based eligibility as key factors the Big 12 supports

Yormark notes that this year's media days set a record for credentialed media members at Basketball Media Days

Up next: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark

"They say losing is hard, but sustained success is the hardest" Wise words from Molly Miller that feels applicable for more than just her basketball program

"You have to be obsessed with the process" - Miller on continuing her success in Tempe

"I didn't feel like it was ever real." McKinna Brackens discussing her experience representing Team USA in China this summer

Asked about her style of play, Whitehorn says "I think [Miller] especially loves my rebounding." FWIW Miller nodded aggressively at that

Ruby Whitehorn emphasizes that she views Arizona State as her home "It was midseason and they welcomed me.... made me feel like that's where I need to be."

Rashunda Jones highlights confidence as the key piece of what fuels her game

"They saw what we did last year" - McKinna Brackens talking about building off last year's success and attracting new talent to the program

Molly Miller starts by talking about how last year's team culture set the foundation for the program, and the wins came as a byproduct

Sun Devil women's hoops coming up next! Molly Miller, McKinna Brackens, Rashunda Jones, and Ruby Whitehorn will be taking the stage

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A bevy of updates for Sun Devil hockey this morning: - Dave Hakstol officially named new HC - Former NHLer Matt Greene joining Hakstol's staff - Jimmy Mullin being retained as assistant coach - Greg Powers no longer with ASU by mutual agreement @echofromthebuttes.bsky.social